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Overview |
St. Bona | Mason | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
St. Bona | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 16% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 2,603 students)
St. Bona vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Mason?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 285.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at St. Bona than George Mason University ($38,950.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than St. Bona ($18,900 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 1% lower than costs at George Mason University ($15,000 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than George Mason University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 143.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($27,508 vs. $11,311)
St. Bona vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 87 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
St. Bona vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Mason? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mason and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $13,100 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/